07.31.2023

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40º | Rain/snow mix | 98% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:37 a.m. | Sunset: 5:12 p.m.

🥂 Sips via Streecar

Take a drink tour around Kansas City along the KC Streetcar route

With each Streetcar stop comes a new place to sip. | Photo by @Kansascityinphotos

Have you ever wished there was a map of the best spots for a drink along the KC Streetcar route? If you hadn’t yet, we bet you do now. Here’s our guide to a bev-hop from the City Market all the way to Union Station.

City Market

City Market Coffee, 305 Main St. | Grab some caffeine before heading on the hop.

Brown & Loe, 429 Walnut St. | Have a seat at the bar for a quick sip + dessert.

Enzo Bistro and Wine Bar, 20 E. 5th St. | Stop by for a house cocktail or bubbly of choice.

River Market North + River Market West

Harry’s Country Club, 112 E. Missouri Ave. | Enjoy a cocktail in the cozy dining room or a beer on the patio.

Block 15, 311 Delaware St. | Try one of the happy hour deals — $3 wells are hard to beat.

The Blue Line, 529 Walnut St. | Hockey lovers, add this stop to your itinerary.

North Loop + Library

John’s Big Deck, 928 Wyandotte St. | This three-level space is perfect for big groups.

The Savoy, 219 W. 9th St. | Editor Bella recommends the Queens Park Swizzle.

Milwaukee Delicatessen, 101 W. 9th St. | Sip on local beer and fuel up on pizza.

Metro Center + Power & Light

Hotel Kansas City, 1228 Baltimore Ave. | Check out all three bars: Nighthawk, The Town Company, and the Lobby Bar.

Johnnie’s Jazz Bar and Grill, 1400 Main St. | Listen to live music with your favorite bev in hand.

VOO Lounge, 1214 Baltimore Ave. | This piano bar has an energetic, eclectic environment with even better cocktails.

Kauffman Center + Crossroads

Casual Animal Brewing, 1725 McGee St. | Try craft beers while playing a board game with your pals.

Up-Down, 101 Southwest Blvd. | Play pinball with a pint in hand.

Green Lady Lounge, 1809 Grand Blvd. | You can’t miss this iconic jazz lounge.

Events

Monday, July 31

American Red Cross Blood Drive | Monday, July 31 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | KC Chamber, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO | Free | Save a life by donating blood.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Dog Social | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 4-9 p.m. | Kansas City Power & Light District | Free entry | Bring your pup to Guy Fieri’s Dive & Taco Joint to mix and mingle with other furry friends.
Austin Meade | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 8 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $15 | Hear songs like “Happier Alone” and “7 Letters” at this downtown venue.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Western Wednesday | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7-11 p.m. | Social Cabaret, 9050 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $15 | Get your dancing boots on for this two-step and line dancing class.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Development

Construction for the Columbus Park Townhomes and Flats is officially underway. The residential project will include three-bedroom townhomes for ~$600,000 — at 1015 Pacific St. Expect a summer 2024 completion. (CityScene KC)

Sports

Sporting Kansas City is throwing it back to 2013. The club will host a special celebration to remember the 2013 MLS Cup championship season on Saturday, Aug. 26. Buy tickets.

Open

Pedal to the metal. Himiway E-bike officially opened on Monday, July 17 — at 230 Nichols Rd. The new Country Club Plaza addition features a variety of electric bikes that travel 60-to-80 miles on a single charge. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Ask

Happy birthday to us. KCtoday is turning two years old on Wednesday, Aug. 9. To prepare, we need your help. What does KCtoday mean to you? Drop us a line and your answer might be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

Transit

⚡ More ways to charge

Everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging in Kansas City

Electric vehicle charging just became even easier in KC. | Photo via City of KCMO

It’s electric. Kansas City is on its way to an electric revolution — especially regarding electric vehicles (EV). Earlier this summer, the City of KCMO announced a roll out of new electric vehicle charging stations around the metro with Evergy’s Clean Charge Network.

These 23 new stations charge vehicles while connected to the city’s streetlight system. That means the charge relies entirely on existing infrastucture. This pilot project hopes to demonstrate the benefits of curbside charging for EVs at existing on-street parking locations.

The goal? If the pilot proves successful, the city hopes to scale EV charging and pave the way for private sector investment. In doing so, it hopes to make the transition to an EV easier for all Kansas Citians.

Find a charging station with this map.

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The Wrap

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